Australia’s new cruise destination

Australia’s new cruise

PortlandAustralia’s new

cruise destination

a diverse destination with many unique experiences.

Portland Harbour is one of Victoria’s four commercial shipping Ports and also a base for the large commercial trawler fleet that fish the Southern Ocean.

Portland offers an abundance of memorable half and full-day shore excursions, including nature based walks and unique wildlife viewing experiences.

No other regional port in Australia can boast such a diverse range of local tours and nearby attractions, along with being the gateway to three of Southern Australia’s iconic tourism destinations - the Great Ocean Road, the Coonawarra wine region and the Grampians.

The beautiful township of Portland, located on Victoria’s south west coastline, is steeped in history. It was the first permanent European settlement and is recognised as Victoria’s birthplace.

Located at the western end of the Great Ocean Road, the city of 10,000 people is situated on the picturesque and sheltered Portland Bay. Cruise ships can berth within the safe harbour or anchor close offshore in any weather and tender passengers ashore. The port is one of the oldest in Australia exporting food and fibre to a global market.

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historic buildings and picturesque harbour side shopping.

berth, the centre provides passengers with a one-stop-shop of tourist information for the region.

Portland CBD has more than 200 historic buildings dating back to the early 1800’s. You can also ride on the historic Portland Vintage Cable Tram, a unique experience linking Portland’s major tourist attractions along a scenic coastal and harbour loop route.

There are many unique experiences awaiting your passengers in Portland, with natural attractions that cater to all interests, ages and budgets.

Portland itself offers endless short and half-day excursion options. Our friendly team of local volunteers at the Maritime Discovery & Visitor Information Centre can assist cruise passengers tailor a day’s activities. Conveniently located a short walk from the cruise ship

Local Attractions...

lighthouse tours, cliff top walks, seals,scenic flights & whale watching.

settlement of Cape Nelson which has majestic views of the southern ocean.

You can also explore the ‘underground wonderland’ of the Princess Margaret Rose Caves on the Glenelg River.

Just a short hour’s drive away to the east are the historic towns of the Shipwreck Coast. Explore Warrnambool and the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village or visit the charming Irish fishing village of Port Fairy.

Passengers can immerse themselves in the breathtaking coastal scenery by taking a short drive or tour to nearby attractions such as Cape Bridgewater. This small township, 23km west of Portland, offers short, safe boat trips to Australia’s largest mainland seal colony, where up to 1000 Australian and New Zealand fur seals relax on rock platforms and frolic inside a watery cave.

Spectacular cliff-top walks and guided tours of a working 133 year-old lighthouse awaits passengers at the iconic

Nearby shore excursions...

developed by one of the world’s earliest civilisations, the Gunditjmara people, dating back more than 6000 years at Lake Condah. To the west of Portland is the famous Blue Lake at Mount Gambier and the Umpherstone Sinkhole.

These draw-card attractions are all comfortable day-trip options and will add value to any cruise itinerary.

Portland

The Coonawarra The Grampians

The Great Ocean Road

The Twelve Apostles

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Besides the many local attractions, Portland is the only harbour that can claim such close proximity to Australia’s iconic Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road.

Also within coach tour distance is the acclaimed Coonawarra wine region to the west, and the stunning Grampians National Park to the north. Experience Australia’s cultural history with an indigenous experience at Worn Gundidj or the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, which are both unique to south west Victoria. Learn about Australia’s largest and earliest aquaculture system

Portland... gateway to the famous Twelve Apostles and other iconic destinations!

home to Australia’s first Saint.

Take a day and follow Mary’s journey from the chapel she attended in Portland to her famous schoolhouse museum in Penola, and the nearby Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. All these sites are now iconic destinations for pilgrims.

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Walk in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop with a self-guided tour of the significant buildings and sites which were in existence during Mary’s stay in Portland from 1862 to 1866. It was during this time that Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop developed her teaching skills and deepened her resolution that she would do God’s work. Bay View House Seminary for Young Ladies, now Bayview College, hosts guided tours of the six room cottage where the MacKillop family lived throughout this time in Portland.

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NORTHERN TERRITORY

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BurniePortland

a natural deep water commercial port with a safe berth or sheltered anchorage in the bay.

Only 12 hours steaming from Melbourne, cruise ships can berth inside the port at the S.L. Patterson Wharf and use it as a passenger terminal, or anchor close offshore in any weather and tender passengers to modern pontoon jetties in the harbour for disembarking. Tour coaches and shuttle buses can access either embarkation points.

Situated on the southern side of the Lee Breakwater, the S.L. Patterson Wharf is separate from the main commercial area of the port’s bulk handling operation. As one of four major commercial trading ports in Victoria, the Port of Portland handles an estimated $1.5 billion in annual trade and has all the services required to berth a cruise ship.

Portland...

Town Nautical Miles Average steaming hrs, incl pilotage

Melbourne, Victoria 206 nm 12 hours

Burnie, Tasmania 257 nm 15 hours

Adelaide, South Australia 321 nm 19 hours

For further information contact:

Captain David Shennan, Harbour Master/Marine

Port of Portland Pty Ltd P O Box 292 Portland, Victoria Australia 3305 t: +61 3 5525 0980 m: +61 439 209 120 e: dshennan@portofportland.com.au w: www.portofportland.com.au

Liz McKinnon, Tourism and Marketing Manager

Glenelg Shire Council P O Box 152 Portland, Victoria Australia 3305t: +61 3 5522 2270 m: +61 429 154 807 e: lmckinnon@glenelg.vic.gov.au w: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

S.L Patterson BerthLength of Berth Face - 76 metres. Depth - 11 metres. Maximum draught - 10 metres. Maximum length of vessel - 260 metres. Port operations

PORT OF PORTLAND Victoria - Australia

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Shipping Services Shipping hours of operation. The port is open to shipping 24 hours a day, except for Christmas Day (unless agreed in advance).

Public accessThe Lee Breakwater is generally open to the public. Public access is not permitted during cruise ship visits

LocationThe cruise berth at S.L Patterson Wharf is within 15 minutes’ walk from Portland’s town centre.

AirportPortland Airport is less than 15 minutes from the cruise ship berth. Regular flights are available to Melbourne and Adelaide.

Taxi servicesTaxi services to and from the wharf are available.

Shipping servicesInclude pilotage, towage and mooring/unmooring.

Port servicesInclude ship security, garbage and waste disposal and emergency services.

ProvedoringProvedores operate within Portland and are available to service cruise ships, including sourcing fresh local produce.

Fresh waterWater connections are available to the cruise ship berth.

SewerageSewerage facilities can be arranged with local contractors to accommodate cruise ships.

Wharf securityPortland Security Guards will process passengers and ensure appropriate exclusion zones. Both Australian Customs and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service operate in Portland.

Port chargesPort charges are competitive, with negotiable rates available.

Shipping agentsInchcape Shipping Services, Portland.Monson Shipping Agencies, Portland.Melbourne based Shipping Agencies.

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/cruiseships